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· Nov 14
The fundamental problem of political philosophy is still the one Spinoza saw so clearly (and that Wilhelm Reich discovered)why do people fight for their servitude as stubbornly as though it were their salvation”
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Listening to Floyd’s “comfortably numb”-the live version with David Gilmour at Pompei!
Recovering from surgery and not mobile at the moment. Music and memories that go with it when all we have is time on our hands. Taps into what it means to struggle to be human in all our stories.
Recovering from surgery and not mobile at the moment. Music and memories that go with it when all we have is time on our hands. Taps into what it means to struggle to be human in all our stories.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Listening to Floyd’s “comfortably numb”-the live version with David Gilmour at Pompei!
Recovering from surgery and not mobile at the moment. Music and memories that go with it when all we have is time on our hands. Taps into what it means to struggle to be human in all our stories.
Recovering from surgery and not mobile at the moment. Music and memories that go with it when all we have is time on our hands. Taps into what it means to struggle to be human in all our stories.
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"...the merits of a socialist policy agenda... should be assessed based on whether it can undermine the power of capital and strengthen that of labour."
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We already live in a perpetual state of class warfare. It’s called capitalism.
The socialist response is not to convince the ruling class to play nice (or 'learn MMT'). The socialist response is to support people to fight back.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/on-mmt
The socialist response is not to convince the ruling class to play nice (or 'learn MMT'). The socialist response is to support people to fight back.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/on-mmt
On MMT
Does the left want paternalistic technocracy, or democratic socialism?
graceblakeley.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"...the merits of a socialist policy agenda... should be assessed based on whether it can undermine the power of capital and strengthen that of labour."
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Posted out a bunch of signed/dedicated books this morning. Still plenty of time before Christmas for anyone interested.
Christmas is looming. Books make great gifts. If there is anyone in your life who might enjoy a signed/dedicated copy of one/some/all of these paperbacks (even if that person is you) drop me a line.
December 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Posted out a bunch of signed/dedicated books this morning. Still plenty of time before Christmas for anyone interested.
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Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.
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Another world is possible. Together, we will never stop fighting for a future where Palestinians can live their lives with dignity and justice.
November 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Another world is possible. Together, we will never stop fighting for a future where Palestinians can live their lives with dignity and justice.
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"We know that a real and lasting peace is the consequence of an economy that does not kill, that does not produce death, that cultivates justice, that never yields to technocratic models or to the culture of profit at any cost." #PopeFrancis #Hope
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
"We know that a real and lasting peace is the consequence of an economy that does not kill, that does not produce death, that cultivates justice, that never yields to technocratic models or to the culture of profit at any cost." #PopeFrancis #Hope
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“Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured.”
Hebrews 13:3
Hebrews 13:3
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured.”
Hebrews 13:3
Hebrews 13:3
The lack of adult faith formation and thus biblical literacy will be problematic as this heretical hijacking of Christian beliefs and scripture by the far right continues to develop!Christofascism (and let’s call it what it is!) Is an abomination that threatens both democracy and the Church.
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The lack of adult faith formation and thus biblical literacy will be problematic as this heretical hijacking of Christian beliefs and scripture by the far right continues to develop!Christofascism (and let’s call it what it is!) Is an abomination that threatens both democracy and the Church.
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"Don't yield to those who will have you believe that it makes sense to live a life against others or without others, against peoples or without them. Those who claim this pretend to be strong, but they are weak. They may seem wise, but they are mad." #PopeFrancis #Hope
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"Don't yield to those who will have you believe that it makes sense to live a life against others or without others, against peoples or without them. Those who claim this pretend to be strong, but they are weak. They may seem wise, but they are mad." #PopeFrancis #Hope
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#OtD 23 Nov 1909 over 20,000 mostly female Jewish garment workers in NYC walked out on a general strike: the biggest stoppage of women workers in America to date. Facing severe repression, they held out for 11 weeks and won big concessions stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9594...
November 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
#OtD 23 Nov 1909 over 20,000 mostly female Jewish garment workers in NYC walked out on a general strike: the biggest stoppage of women workers in America to date. Facing severe repression, they held out for 11 weeks and won big concessions stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9594...
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A stunning night where the Northern Lights crown the silent winter peaks. 🌌💚
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A stunning night where the Northern Lights crown the silent winter peaks. 🌌💚
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UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year
UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year
Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinos
British gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has intensified calls for the chancellor to increase taxes on the sector.
Bookmakers, online casinos and slot machine companies spent the sum through a mixture of print and digital promotions, as well as affiliate programmes, where third parties are paid to steer gamblers towards particular operators in return for a fee. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 AM
UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year
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Heidi Alexander on the govts position: "Our fundamental view on this is the future of Ukraine has to be determined by Ukrainians themselves"
They never say 'the future of Palestine has to be determined by Palestinians themselves', do they?
They never say 'the future of Palestine has to be determined by Palestinians themselves', do they?
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Heidi Alexander on the govts position: "Our fundamental view on this is the future of Ukraine has to be determined by Ukrainians themselves"
They never say 'the future of Palestine has to be determined by Palestinians themselves', do they?
They never say 'the future of Palestine has to be determined by Palestinians themselves', do they?
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Can't wait til they find out that Jesus was a brown refugee ...
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Can't wait til they find out that Jesus was a brown refugee ...
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Resistance by Steve McQueen is an impressive and extensive exhibition exploring a century of British popular protest from suffragettes and hunger marchers to the demonstrations against the Iraq War.
It’s on at the National Gallery’s Modern Two in Edinburgh til after Christmas!
It’s on at the National Gallery’s Modern Two in Edinburgh til after Christmas!
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Resistance by Steve McQueen is an impressive and extensive exhibition exploring a century of British popular protest from suffragettes and hunger marchers to the demonstrations against the Iraq War.
It’s on at the National Gallery’s Modern Two in Edinburgh til after Christmas!
It’s on at the National Gallery’s Modern Two in Edinburgh til after Christmas!
With Far Right growth in Europe and MAGA madness in the United States an American Pope who lived for years in South America and who is committed to the economically and politically marginalised may become the crucial voice in Christianity’s opposition to its message being abused by crypto fascists!
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
With Far Right growth in Europe and MAGA madness in the United States an American Pope who lived for years in South America and who is committed to the economically and politically marginalised may become the crucial voice in Christianity’s opposition to its message being abused by crypto fascists!
Watching Newcastle v city! Harvey Barnes can still play for Scotland right????????
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Watching Newcastle v city! Harvey Barnes can still play for Scotland right????????
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For anyone who didn't fund the imminent (and amazing) Dick Gaughan box via Kickstarter, the good news is that 600 copies are available for general sale via Last Night From Glasgow. Out early '26, it can be preordered now. Once they're gone, they're gone. shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/dic...
Dick Gaughan - R/Evolution - 7CD & 1DVD Box Set
In March–April 2025, a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign ran with the twin goals of: (1) creating the 7CD+DVD box set R/evolution: 1969–83; (2) raising some funds for Dick Gaughan himself, retired and...
shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
For anyone who didn't fund the imminent (and amazing) Dick Gaughan box via Kickstarter, the good news is that 600 copies are available for general sale via Last Night From Glasgow. Out early '26, it can be preordered now. Once they're gone, they're gone. shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/dic...
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#OtD 21 Nov 1920 British colonial police in Ireland raided Croke Park stadium during a Gaelic football match and began shooting indiscriminately into the crowd of thousands of people, killing 14, including one player stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9419...
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
#OtD 21 Nov 1920 British colonial police in Ireland raided Croke Park stadium during a Gaelic football match and began shooting indiscriminately into the crowd of thousands of people, killing 14, including one player stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9419...
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Very pleased to see Our Secrets Are The Same chosen as a @resident-music.com Book of the Year
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Very pleased to see Our Secrets Are The Same chosen as a @resident-music.com Book of the Year
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Report finds a third of Catholic priests ordained from 1992 to 2024 were former Anglican clergy. Prof Stephen Bullivant said there was “unequivocally a surge” in conversions following a vote in 1992 to allow women to become CofE vicars.
New Research Explores Experiences of Clergy Transitioning between Christian Denominations in Britain
New Research Explores Experiences of Clergy Transitioning between Christian Denominations in Britain
www.stmarys.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Report finds a third of Catholic priests ordained from 1992 to 2024 were former Anglican clergy. Prof Stephen Bullivant said there was “unequivocally a surge” in conversions following a vote in 1992 to allow women to become CofE vicars.
The current,seemingly widespread,lack of understanding of the distinction between cynicism and scepticism is a toxic contribution to the failure of a left and wider progressives collaboration to counter the far right.We cannot mirror the evil we abhor,we need a common good, positive alternative!
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The current,seemingly widespread,lack of understanding of the distinction between cynicism and scepticism is a toxic contribution to the failure of a left and wider progressives collaboration to counter the far right.We cannot mirror the evil we abhor,we need a common good, positive alternative!